stillingsbetegnelse:
Professor (with special responsibilities) in Veterinary Pathology

jobbeskrivelse:
DTU Vet invites applications for a position as Professor in Veterinary Pathology. DTU Vet conducts veterinary research, education, scientific advice to public authorities and diagnostic services at the highest level to improve the health and welfare of animals and people in society. Diseases of production animals are key areas for a part of the strategic research and development profile of the institute. The institute has a strong basic knowledge regarding a large number of infectious diseases in animals including zoonoses. The basic knowledge includes pathology, molecular microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, and host-pathogen interactions. Moreover, the institute is strong in development of animal models, in methods describing complex microbial societies including pathogens at skin/mucosal surfaces and surroundings. The institute has a strong international position and an updated infrastructure within these areas, forming the basis of widespread collaboration within and outside DTU and internationally, as well as supporting teaching activities in life science-related courses at DTU. Finally, these activities are important for the veterinary contingency plan and counseling of the institute based on knowledge on classical production diseases, new emerging/re-emerging animal diseases and the continuous improvement of diagnostics. The professor will be attached to the section for Section for Bacteriology, Pathology and Parasitology, one of the five sections comprising DTU Vet employing 220 persons. The main research area of the section is focused on an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms behind infections; a knowledge that will lead to enhanced health and welfare for production animals, wildlife and pets. Within pathology focus is on diagnostics and pathogenesis studies especially for gastro-intestinal diseases in production animals. For the study of pathogenesis and pathogenicity, we establish experimental animal models including gross and histopathology as well as in situ pathogen detection in cooperation with the other sections at DTU Vet, other DTU departments, with industrial partners, farmers, academia and authorities and external leading scientific partners, both nationally and internationally. Research focus areas of the professor •Studies on the pathogenesis of infectious as well as non-infectious diseases affecting the skin/mucosal surfaces with focus on the gastro-intestinal mucosa in production animals aiming at identifying, preventing and controlling/eradicating of diseases. •Developing and implementing advanced in situ microscopy methods to increase detailed knowledge on pathogens and characterization of host responses to infection. •Developing and implementing of molecular based methods to describe host-pathogen interactions, involving imaging based technology. •Development of animal models for studying the pathogenesis and increase knowledge of diseases. Responsibilities and tasks Primary tasks of the professor are mainly research, research-based teaching, diagnostic obligations, and being part of the veterinary contingency plan, external collaboration and research management in order to strengthen and develop the specific field. •Head and manage research projects within health and endemic diseases of production animals •Develop and manage diagnostic histopathology •Develop imaging techniques for use in pathogenesis studies •Be part of the veterinary contingency plan of the institute •Further strengthen and develop the research area aiming excellency •Secure funding for the research area •Develop research-based teaching at pre- and postgraduate levels •Secure external collaboration, nationally and internationally The professor is expected to develop and maintain useful research activities within the own research fields and other related areas within the National Veterinary Institute, other DTU-institutes, industry, academia and authorities at both national and international level. T

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 45252525

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 45881799

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark